Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

36 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This is a great easy summer salad, with a lot of options as to mixing and matching. Plus the salad looks pretty fancy. You can throw in any summer fruit or berry with this mix, blueberries and raspberries are a good choice, as are blackberries later in the season. The nuts are optional but a pecan or roasted almond adds a little crunch and more protein!” - by ms_cady

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup raw pecans
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Combine the spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
491 cal
25%

Fat
44.2 g
68%

Carbs
19.3 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (36)

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bellepepper

Jul. 7, 2010

"There are many, many strawberry/spinach salads posted here on AR. I've tried a number of them and haven't been disappointed yet. And this recipe is no exception. I did add some chopped green onions..." See more, because I almost always do. And definitely toast the pecans (350 degrees - 10 minutes - until fragrant). That really enhances their flavor! Thanks for posting!!"

Laura

Feb. 11, 2011

"I was afraid the dressing was going to be too sweet when I first made it, but it turned out terrific. Improvised with lettuce and feta cheese, and toasted the pecans in the oven with a little cinnamo..." See moren, nutmeg, sugar water coating. YUMMY and so simple."

Marcie

Jun. 27, 2011

"I was a little worried that the dressing would be too sweet, I used 1 Tbls. Agave nectar and it was soooo delicious. I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. Will definately make this again..." See more. Thanks for sharing a great recipe."

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